Wedlock Elementary School serves 88 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
60%
19%
White
33%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Wedlock Elementary School?
88 students attend Wedlock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wedlock Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wedlock Elementary School?
Wedlock Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wedlock Elementary School offer ?
Wedlock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wedlock Elementary School part of?
Wedlock Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
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